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To be eating everything in site?

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WhenZogateSuperworm · 10/04/2019 03:45

3 week old DD, only put a stone on during pregnancy which I have more or less lost already and am back into all my pre pregnancy clothes- however I can’t stop eating junk!

I am literally snacking all day long on rubbish. Biscuits, crisps, chocolate bars. Anything I can grab quickly.

Anyone got any ideas for healthier snacks that will fill me up more and stop the constant grazing? I have never been one for eating big meals so that is out and I don’t eat any vegetables.

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WhenZogateSuperworm · 10/04/2019 03:46

Sight not site!

Blaming sleep deprivation and baby brain! Currently up feeding DD for the 4th time tonight!

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YouCantBeSadHoldingACupcake · 10/04/2019 03:49

Nuts are good, very filling. But honestly go easy on yourself. You are still recovering and the early days are hard

BetsyBigNose · 10/04/2019 04:12

I honestly wouldn't worry about it right now (particularly if you're bf'ing), but if you really are concerned, then doing a little bit of snack prepping each day, so you've got healthy stuff to hand that's as easy to grab as a biscuit is will help.

Make some crudites, have a pot of hummus ready to go, maybe some sliced up pitta bread if you want carbs, make a fruit salad you can just serve some of when you fancy it. When I was dieting, I used to freeze Muller Light yogurts into 3 portions each (I guess you could use ice cube trays or Tupperware) and it's quite like ice-cream (although it's high in sugar, but sometimes you need the sugar!) and I'd chop Mars Bars into 5, wrap each piece in cling film and keep in the fridge - when they're like that each one lasts ages. Air popped popcorn and rice cakes are always handy too, along with nuts as @YouCantBeSadHoldingACupcake has suggested above. Basically it's about having stuff handy when you need it.

My diet after I had each of my DDs was pretty terrible to be honest (hence the actual dieting that had to take place afterwards - it took 3 years, but I've lost 10 stone since I had my youngest and she's just turned 10, so I've kept it off for 7 years now). Before I went to bed, I would set up my 'feeding station' on the sofa, ready for the night feeds (DH was up at 6am for work and DD1 was 20 months and asleep in the only other bedroom, so I would take DD2 out of her Moses basket in our room and head downstairs for nighttime feeding). It consisted of: feeding pillow, muslins, spare nappies, sacks and wipes, TV remote control, a big bottle of water, a packet of chocolate digestives, a bar of Dairy Milk and a packet of custard creams... oh, and an apple!

Congratulations on your new baby!

absolutehush · 10/04/2019 04:48

I also have a three week old DD and am the same - minimal weight gain in pregnancy, back in my old clothes..... and the dietary choices of a four year old in a cake shop.

I think it's because we didn't gain much weight - normally the body would use fat stores for producing milk but there's not much to go round. When I feed I get this crazy thirst and then hunger - immediate sugar hit required.

I'm trying to swap my very bad choices for less bad - milk chocolate digestives for a homemade healthy flapjack. Or chocolate for banana and peanut butter on toast. You do need extra cals though.

And try to always have a drink first to make sure it's not dehydration. Smile.

absolutehush · 10/04/2019 04:49

Oh and congratulations!

WhenZogateSuperworm · 10/04/2019 07:16

Flapjack is a good idea, can get my toddler involved in making some.

I need to stop going in the kitchen, every time I walk through I grab something!

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absolutehush · 10/04/2019 21:01

I've been on a bit of a drive on this today and extra suggestions are:

  • popcorn (make at home) or bought
  • rice cakes with honey
  • dried dates/apricots
  • tinned fruit

Hope this helps!

LizzyMac40 · 11/04/2019 00:05

I struggled for 18 months after I had my daughter. I found a great way to get my daily nutrients and have normal food. I no longer crave fizzy juice, chocolate, crisps or high carbs. It's all about balance. High carbs and high sugars foods will not help lose weight. I am intolerant to dairy and anything with grains/oats etc. I manage on high protein foods. I have loads more energy since I cut out all the crap. I have wee treats now and again but the minute I feel sluggish, I go back to basics and also have a cleanse day or two. I lost two stone in 18 months and have kept it off. At nearing 46 with a 3 year old, I feel pretty good with my energy levels. 😀👍

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